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March 2025

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 It was a pretty HOT March but we still managed to have good visitor numbers and sales, mostly due to visits by schools. The winner of the voters' choice for our FRINGE exhibition is The Salvos' Hub. FRIDAY ACTIVITY DAY is building momentum, thanks to everyone who is coming along. Saturday Activity Days continue to be loads of FUN. We don't always get pics of sales as we are busy at the desk but here are a few of the most recent. The Photographers' theme this month is  people can join in a t     https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043873959106225  Our Beyond Bank display this month.
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February 2025

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 Well we are off to a great start in this our 60th Year.  Our Current FRINGE exhibition " Creative Selfies" is an eclectic mix providing an entertaining viewing experience. We have received a grant to continue our Family Activity Days. The First Activity Day was a success and we look forward to more during the year on every 3rd Saturday from 10 -12. Although these are catering for all ages they are engaging for adults as well so feel free to attend. Welcome to new member Jen Cleary. You can find her lovely bags at The Platform Lynne Ward has brought in some new jewellery pieces as well. We particularly commend these artisans on the quality and presentation of their work as we strive to keep all work presented at The Platform to a high standard. As we near the May exhibition we ask all artists to do their own stock take and please remove any pieces, that have been at the gallery for a long period of time or removed to the store room, and ensure that new pieces for the exhibiti...
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November 2024

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Moving quickly towards the end of the year and looking forward to our Christmas Lunch on December 8th. The Last Family Friendly Activity Day for 2024 was held in November and everyone enjoyed the relaxed vibe. We have been offered funding to continue into 2025.  The Port Augusta Secondary School senior students art exhibition was a success and brought some new visitors into the gallery. Congratulations to The recipients of the Melva Waterman award 2024.                    PASS - Emma Newbury  Caritas - Rachel Packard The Port Augusta Writers launched their new anthology to a happy audience, well done everyone. The Photographer's theme over the holiday season is "MOVEMENT". Beyond Bank continues to support the gallery with their display.
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October 2024

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 Thanks to Doone and Lynda for hosting our recent Family Activity Day. A reminder that Fridays are our activity days.  Painters and textile artists are welcome to join in and PLAY. Everyone supports each other. Some interesting sales lately, don't forget people will be looking for Christmas gifts and farewell gifts over the next couple of months. We are accepting entries for our Fringe event from now on. They will be stored in the storeroom.               Photographers' Theme  CHRISTMAS LUNCH  Sunday Dec. 8th 12 noon Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden RSVP  curdnatta@gmail.com
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September 2024

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 There has been a spate of broken windows lately which is disappointing. the DIT contact we report these to is listed in the Procedures Booklet. Family Activities Day was great FUN with lots of sparkling beads and Fluro Paint. The Painting of The Gallery is complete, Thanks to Danny for an excellent job. A huge thank you to everyone who helped with moving things around. Photographer's Theme is "Circles" Pop over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043873959106225  to check out photos.
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